Why did China change its envoy days before Xi's visit?

September 18, 2014 11:56

So, how often does an ambassador get changed a few days ahead of a head of state's visit? Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed an ambassador to India according to a statement from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Tuesday. Le Yucheng was appointed ambassador to India, replacing Wei Wei.

Pic: The Ambassador-designate of People's Republic of China, Le Yucheng presenting his credential to the President, Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Yucheng is now the Chinese envoy in India.

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